Knowledge Nuggets

Did You Know Fathers have a big impact on how active their kids are and will be. These 7 Ways Dads Influence Their Active Kids are a great look at the important role that fathers can play, and can give you ideas on how to be the best role model for your children.

SIRC Blog Omega-3 fatty acids are associated with various health benefits, affecting heart and brain health, learning, and cholesterol levels. Its anti-inflammatory properties have led researchers to explore how omega-3 supplementation could mediate the effects of exercise-induced muscle damage. What implications does omega-3 fatty acid supplementation have for athletes and their performance?

By the Numbers 120 billion dollars in health care expenses could be saved every year if children who are currently sedentary participated in daily exercise – and that’s just in the US. Inactivity among children and teens is dangerously low and there are immediate risks, as well as long-term health issues, that affect the entire...

Top 4 List Some people love running or cycling, others prefer lifting weights. While it’s extremely important to engage in exercise that we enjoy, to keep ourselves fit, mobile, and at our healthiest, we should be incorporating aerobic exercise, stretching, strength training, and balance exercises. This article describing the 4 Most Important Types of Exercise...

Activity and Exercise Not having enough time is one of the biggest reasons for inactivity. It’s easy to see how working full-time, raising children, and keeping up with other commitments can make us put physical activity on the back burner. Exercise should still be a priority, though. These tips to find time for fitness are...

How To Many children develop performance anxiety in sport, in school, and other domains. This guide geared towards coaches and parents outlines what should be done to help kids with performance anxiety. It covers what performance anxiety is, how it manifests itself, why it may be happening, and how to help athletes cope with it.

SIRC Blog One of the top recommended strategies to increase physical activity is to increase public access to places where people can engage in physical activity. Installing free outdoor fitness equipment to create “active parks” is one way some cities have targeted improving access for adults and seniors to get fit. While there are many...

By the Numbers 70% of kids drop out of sports by age 14. While there a number of reasons this happens, parents play an important role in promoting enjoyment of sport, teaching their kids valuable life lessons, and ultimately, keeping their children in sport. This list of 5 Ways to be a Great Sports Parent...

Quote of the Day “If you are not making mistakes, you’re not stretching yourself.” Read about how mistakes are a valuable part of sport and how coaches can inspire by wearing failure like a badge of honour. 

Leadership There are different types of motivation, but for both athletes and employees, intrinsic motivation can be the difference maker. Coaches and leaders at the workplace have the power to inspire and build a team culture based on this kind of motivation. This article highlights three ways that you can fuel the internal fire of...